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Axiotron begins offering Modservice option for existing Macbooks

10. October 2008

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Axiotron begins offering Modservice option for existing Macbooks

Axiotron CEO Andreas Haas made a formal press release yesterday afternoon announcing that Axiotron would begin modifying existing Macbooks with their patented Modbook conversion kit. They have dubbed this process Modservice. Take a brief moment to read the release, and then we’ll discuss the writing on the wall for Axiotron, OWC and the Modbook. Here is [...]

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Axiotron’s answer to Bluetooth issues

8. October 2008

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Axiotron’s answer to Bluetooth issues

Thank you to NervousChimp for tipping us off on Axiotron’s official post. (We also have another story in the works contributed by NervousChimp. Thanks for your support Adam!) It appears that Axiotron has finally arrived at a permanent solution to the on-going and frustrating issues Modbook owners have been experiencing with Bluetooth for months now. [...]

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Predictions for tomorrow

8. September 2008

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Predictions for tomorrow

Since Apple is plastering the sides of the Yerba Buena Center for the Performing Arts in San Francisco with huge iPod banners, I don’t think there’s any denying that an iPod update is coming (photos by Andrew Mager). Many tech sites are saying that this will be an iPod only announcement based on the invite and [...]

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An official Apple tablet?

2. September 2008

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An official Apple tablet?

The Apple rumor mill is abuzz once more. Ever since Apple sent out a notice to their partner’s in July, the tech blogs have been going crazy with rumors and speculation. Well, Apple has at least made one thing official: they are announcing something. Apple sent out announcements this morning to media outlets for a shindig [...]

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OWC extends shipping interval

15. August 2008

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OWC extends shipping interval

If you have been keeping up with the Daily Shipping Update section of Modbookers, you may have noticed a pretty big change. Some background: the estimated shipping date is pulled directly from OWC's website each day. This date only applies to orders made through OWC and the date is a guide, not a guarantee. I just didn't want anyone thinking I was pulling this date out of my....hat. :) As of yesterday's update, OWC was estimating that new Modbook orders would ship by (or before) October 8, 2008. If you look at the history of the shipping updates, this is a pretty consistent interval based on the past 60-90 days. But something happened this morning. I pulled the date as normal and began posting it when I realized something was wrong: the interval had changed.

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They’re building my Modbook!

13. August 2008

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They’re building my Modbook!

I was on a conference call for work when I received a call on my cell phone. I had to send them to voicemail, but I was puzzled by the number. Who do I know in the 815 area code? OWC, that’s who! When I ordered my Modbook, I used a debit card. My [...]

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Want a Modbook? Order it now.

8. August 2008

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Want a Modbook? Order it now.

As I wrote last week, Apple has advised it's partners and agents to stock up on Macbooks and iPods, as production will slow to a trickle in August (this month). Historically, this is an indication that Apple is halting production on those products as they gear up for a refresh or a redesign. For prospective Modbook owners, the best case scenario would be a simple refresh in the guts of the Macbook, which the Modbook is based on. Any technical upgrades along those lines shouldn't cause Axiotron another 6-12 month delay while they research the changes and alter the Axiotron Modbook conversion kit, which is shipped to Axiotron partners like OWC in the US. Unfortunately, f we're going by the Apple rumor mill, then that doesn't seem to be the case.

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OWC and New Macbooks

1. August 2008

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Following up on my post from yesterday, I send OWC an e-mail asking how the dwindling supply of Macbooks is going to impact them over the next few months. As I thought about the implications more, there are two major factors that make me feel a little uneasy: OWC’s current Macbook stock Apple has told partners that they [...]

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A new Macbook coming?

31. July 2008

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In an article on TUAW, they report that “Apple is advising resellers to stock up on the better-selling iPods and MacBooks, as factory supplies are expected to slow to a trickle in August. There’s speculation that this could be due to a release of new models.” Read the full story on TUAW’s website (and [...]

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I ordered my Modbook!

25. June 2008

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After months of debate, I bit the bullet and ordered my Modbook last night! Here are the stats: Quantity: 1 OWCMB24GHZCUS, OWC ModBook Tablet Solution 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo Custom Solution (Build ID: 16633) Configuration Options: 500GB Serial ATA 5400RPM, 8MB CACHE 4.0GB DDR2 667MHz (2 x 2GB) WAAS Enabled GPS Standard Included SuperDrive DVD Dual-Layer/CD Burner No Remote Included 1 Year [...]

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Current Modbook Specs

17. June 2008

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2.1GHz Configuration 2.4GHz Configuration Base System Apple MacBook® computer Apple MacBook® computer Operating System Mac OS X® v10.5 Mac OS X® v10.5 Processor 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo » 800MHz frontside bus » 3MB shared L2 cache 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo » 800MHz frontside bus » 3MB shared L2 cache Memory 1GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM » Configuration: two 512MB SO-DIMMs » Two SO-DIMM slots support [...]

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